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Galaxy S6 edge+ June 2017 Android Security Updates

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Here's the monthly roundup of the Galaxy S6 edge+ updates for the month of June 2017.  The following lists covers almost all Galaxy S6 edge+ models across the globe.  Bear in mind that all updates have a unique released build numbers, and it depends in the Galaxy S6 edge+ model number, country  or region, and the mobile network providers.  So just take a look around if your precious Galaxy S6 edge+ has already gotten one of the following updates.

Galaxy S6 edge+ Updates in United States


We've spotted several updates in United States for the Galaxy S6 edge+. However, there is one particular carrier hasn't had any signs of movements yet.

Sprint Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928P Update


  • Carrier: Sprint
  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928P
  • Android version: 7.0
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928PVPS3DQF1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928PVPS3DQF1
  • Release date: June 27, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates

AT&T Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928A Update


  • Carrier: AT&T
  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928A
  • Android version: 7.0
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928AUCS4EQF1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809541
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928AUCS4EQF1
  • Release date: June 27, 2017
  • What's changing: Android device security updates

Verizon Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928V Update


Verizon has release the May security update. Considering that there is a one month gap when it comes to the monthly security maintenance released.  The June security patches will arrive next month.
  • Carrier: Verizon
  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928V
  • Android version: 7.0
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928VVRS3CQE1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928VVRS3CQE1
  • What's new: Android device security updates

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928T Update


Unfortunately, T-Mobile hasn't released the June security patches, but the rolling out will presumably start on July.

Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928W8 Updates in Canada


All major Canadian carriers such as Telus, Bell, and Rogers has released the June security updates. While the rest such as Freedom, Videotron, Fido, Koodo, and more has also followed. Here's the build details of the June security update.
  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928W8
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928W8VLS4CQF2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10942903
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928W8VLS4CQF2
  • Region: Canada
  • Carriers: Telus, Bell, Rogers, Freedom, Videotron,  Fido, Koodo, Virgin-Mobile, Sasktel, Eastlink, MTS

Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G928I Updates in Australia, and New Zealand


Australia and New Zealand's Galaxy S6 edge+ will receive the June security updates but the rolling out hasn't started yet. These updates might gradually comes on July 2017 and it depends on specific carrier's release schedules.

Here goes the details: 

Update build NRD90M.G928IDVU3CQF3


  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928I
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928IDVU3CQF3
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928IDVU3CQF3
  • Region: Australia
  • Carrier: Factory unlocked, Telstra, Optus, Vodafone Australia

Update build NRD90M.G928IDVS3CQF1


  • Device name: Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Model number: SM-G928I
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928IDVU3CQD2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928IDVS3CQF1
  • Region: New Zealand
  • Carrier: Factory unlocked, Sparks, 2degrees, Vodafone New Zealand

Europe's Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928F June 2017 Security Updates


There several updates landed in Europe's Galaxy S6 edge+ owners. These updates varies in countries and mobile network providers. But these has the same changes, and brings nothing more than the  1st of June 2017 Android security patch level.

Update build NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQFA


  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQBB
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQFA
  • Countries: United Kingdom, Poland, The Netherlands, Germany, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Greece, Macedonia FYROM
  • Carriers: Factory unlocked, T-Mobile Europe, Cosmote, Telering

Update build NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF9


  • Model number: SM-G928F
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQD2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF9
  • Countries: Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania
  • Carriers: Factory unlocked, Vodafone Europe, Swisscom, A1, Si.Mobil

Update build NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF8


  • Model number: SM-G928F
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQD2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF8
  • Countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands, Portugal, Hungary, Greece, South Africa,
  • Carriers: Vodafone Europe, Vodafone Africa

Update build NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF7


  • Model number: SM-G928F
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQD2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF7
  • Countries: United Kingdom, The Netherlands,
  • Carriers: EE United Kingdom

Update build NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF6


  • Model number: SM-G928F
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQBB
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928FXXS3CQF6
  • Countries: Uzbekistan
  • Carriers: none

Update build NRD90M.G928FXXU3CQF3


  • Model number: SM-G928F
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQD2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928FXXU3CQF3
  • Countries: Germany, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Greece, Portugal
  • Carriers: Factory unlocked version, Telenor,  SFR,

Middle East, and Africa Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928C Updates


The Galaxy S6 edge+ in the Middle East and African region shares similar updates.

Update build NRD90M.G928CXXS3CQF2


  • Model number: SM-G928C
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQBB
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10809520
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928CXXS3CQF2
  • Countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,Egypt, Turkey, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and a lot more

Southeast Asia Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928C Updates


Update build NRD90M.G928CXXS3CQF1


  • Model number: SM-G928C
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Baseband version: G928FXXU3CQC2
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-10837279
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928CXXS3CQF1
  • Countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia

Latin America Galaxy S6 edge+ SM-G928G Updates


The Galaxy S6 edge+ in Latin America shares similar updates across the region.
  • Model number: SM-G928G
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level: June 1, 2017
  • Android version: 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Baseband version: G928GUBU3CQF1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.61-11707468
  • Build number: NRD90M.G928GUBU3CQF2
  • Countries: Panama, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, and more
  • Carriers: Factory unlocked version, Vivo, Claro, Movistar

That's all for now! The next updates will contain the July 1, 2017 Android security patch level, and the rolling out will also start next month. So make sure to keep your Galaxy S6 edge+ fully updated to latest Android software updates as it brings, several fixes, system improvements, and other apps or feature enhancements.
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